Definitely. Another poster mentioned revitalizing tech programs in schools, but there's nothing baked into the larger agenda this administration has to address that in the slightest. We do need more of these skilled workers, but to do that we would have to lay the groundwork for making that happen.
The idea some have is doing so will bring back those jobs here, but don't paint the entire picture of what that means to the cost of the product or what those jobs would be. Bringing some manufacturing back isn't a bad thing at all, the question is what specifically should be targeted that will be a net benefit to the country.
They are because they continue to evolve as pocket computers. I've long stopped considering them phones since so many people use them for other things other than calling each other. I suspect I spend more time using it to search things online or texting people than making phone calls.
It does look that way.
Regarding tech (technical) programs in schools, that used to be useful in the 40's and 50s when there was a lot of employment in manufacturing. In 2024, U.S. manufacturing produced almost 10 times as much than in 1947 while employing 10% fewer workers.
The question is who decides what industries return and what industries stay abroad? If this is a capitalist society, then the companies should be the ones to figure out what makes sense using the profit motive. If we are changing to a socialist model of central planning, then the government decides. Historically, it's been a failure for government to micro-manage the economy. It's best when the government provides incentives for certain behavior.
Government can make that decision from a policy perspective if the industry (ies) in question are in the national interest. Much of how we've handled this in the past has been protectionist tariffs on imports of products manufactured here.
You dont effect change in a very resistant model without being willing to turn over a few apple carts. Everyone agrees change is needed...and people that dont like how Trump is doing ti maybe should have done more to insist the democrats did it when THEY were in the office.
The markets regained what they lost. Five months in and we're about even for the year. Trump is causing uncertainty, which certainly is NOT normal for US Presidents. Also, Tariff threats continue to lock up funding for Start Ups. IPO 's are an important catalyst for healthy US Markets.
So Americans will pay $2,000 for an iPhone, the rest of the world will get them for $900.Here’s how much a made-in-America iPhone could cost
By the numbers:
According to Wedbush Securities analyst Dan Ives, building an iPhone in the U.S. would increase its cost to at least $2,000—and potentially as high as $3,500. That’s due to labor, infrastructure, and the complexity of Apple’s supply chain.
Here’s how much a made-in-America iPhone could cost
President Trump’s threat to impose a 25% tariff on Apple unless it manufactures iPhones in the U.S. could send prices soaring, with estimates reaching as high as $3,500 per device.www.livenowfox.com
Tariffs if used at all might be OK in helping 3rd world countries develop an economy. Developed countries use not only tariffs but other exclusionary tactics to block US goods from their country yet enjoy open access to US markets.
My son's Samsung phone cost him $1700. My iPhone 15 Pro $1000. I think it depends a lot on what you buy..Actually, that was the ticket price on my iPhone, but the actual price was $200, because I got it during a promotion that AT&T had. My husband's is the one that truly cost $1000.
and it is impossible for some of the parts that are produced are produced with materials not readily available in the US.
yeah, he is absolutely not a non partisan....it is obvious in his posts. I am nauseated by the blather of 'both sides' **** the Republicans as they ceased to exist in 2015.
are you still convinced that the tariffs are actually going to affect the companies or other countries? Guess wh pays that....oh that is right, the average citizen does....and I say that to you from my Mac book and my iPhone 15 pro sitting beside it.
The Globalization And Offshoring Of U.S. Jobs Have Hit Americans Hard
The U.S. stands as a dominant force in global outsourcing, with a significant majority of American businesses embracing this practice.www.forbes.com
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What You Should Know About Outsourcing Jobs
Outsourcing jobs is when U.S. companies hire lower-paid workers outside of the U.S. or the company. Learn the types, countries, causes, and impacts.www.thebalancemoney.com
NAFTA’s Impact on U.S. Workers
The North American Free Trade Agreement (NATFA) was the door through which American workers were shoved into the neoliberal global labor market. By establishing the principle that U.S. corporations could relocate production elsewhere and sell back into the United States, NAFTA undercut the...www.epi.org
5 Facts About Overseas Outsourcing
Alex Lach lists five important factors about the overseas outsourcing industry and how it affects American workers.www.americanprogress.org
The only thing that is hilarious juvenile is watching you people shit yourselves over any and everything Trump says.
Correct. The same stunt failed the last time he infected the White House. What's that definition of insanity? Oh yes, repeating the same mistake, hoping for a different outcome. Trump is incapable of learning from past mistakes; in his mush-brained estimation he's never wrong, doesn't make mistakes. Everyone else does...
Not at all...and what a silly assertion. No...I'm not proposing state run anything. But I am (and have always been) opposed to US countries taking away jobs in the US and then bringing back their products for sale in the US.
I agree that the loss of some of the higher wage manufacturing jobs that are now being replaced with lower wage service based jobs is a bad thing, but tariffs are not going to reverse this trend.The Globalization And Offshoring Of U.S. Jobs Have Hit Americans Hard
The U.S. stands as a dominant force in global outsourcing, with a significant majority of American businesses embracing this practice.
What You Should Know About Outsourcing Jobs
Outsourcing jobs is when U.S. companies hire lower-paid workers outside of the U.S. or the company. Learn the types, countries, causes, and impacts.
NAFTA’s Impact on U.S. Workers
The North American Free Trade Agreement (NATFA) was the door through which American workers were shoved into the neoliberal global labor market. By establishing the principle that U.S. corporations could relocate production elsewhere and sell back into the United States, NAFTA undercut the...
5 Facts About Overseas Outsourcing
Alex Lach lists five important factors about the overseas outsourcing industry and how it affects American workers.
The only thing that is hilarious juvenile is watching you people shit yourselves over any and everything Trump says.
That’s a great point.
